Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Crooksville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Crooksville, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should be organized, proficient with computer systems, and capable of handling multiple reports simultaneously.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Crooksville, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should be organized, proficient with computer systems, and capable of handling multiple reports simultaneously.